Wright State Headlines
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Oct 16
Wright State alumna and faculty member Amy Faust receives Emerging Cinematographer Award
Faust’s accomplishment shows her students, especially those from underserved populations, that a career in the film industry is possible. Continue reading
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Oct 14
Weeks of Welcome helps Wright State students find place on campus
Wright State helped new and transfer students transition to college life at the start of Fall Semester with Weeks of Welcome. Continue reading
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Oct 13
Federally funded conservation treatment helps preserve Wright brothers’ family history
Housed in the largest archival collection of Wright family material in the world, the preserved items will continue to serve as a resource for generations to come. Continue reading
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Oct 12
Lake Campus expands recreation and engagement opportunities on campus
Lake Campus is creating spaces dedicated to students while encouraging community engagement through a self-service kayak station, pickleball courts and a renovated on-campus space for students to connect. Continue reading
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Oct 9
Dream, innovate and soar
Wright Brothers Day at Wright State University showcased how modern innovators are building on the legacy of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Continue reading
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Around Campus
Wright State hosts regional conference to advance student success, retention and workforce readiness
The Heartland College Learning Center Association Conference will bring together 100 academic experts from 20 institutions across the Midwest.
Wright State University will convene learning center professionals from across the Midwest this week to share strategies for improving academic support, student retention and graduation rates. Continue reading
Wright State’s designation as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense extended through 2031
Designation reflects Wright State’s commitment to developing the next generation of cyber defense professionals through its graduate cybersecurity program
Wright State’s Master of Science in Cyber Security trains students in network and computer security, security attacks and defenses, secure computing practices and legal aspects of cybersecurity. Continue reading
Wright State names Timothy J. Bunning interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Bunning brings a distinguished 35-year career of service at AFRL and WPAFB
Timothy J. Bunning, retired chief technology officer at the Air Force Research Laboratory, was named interim dean of Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading
Sustained student effort brings pollinator garden to campus
Students for Earth and Environmental Sustainability revitalized a neglected garden, focusing on the introduction of flowering native plants and geological elements
Three years after the initial process began, the Students for Earth and Environmental Sustainability organization officially welcomed a new pollinator garden to campus. Continue reading
Wright State’s student-run radio station earns national recognition with major equipment award
WWSU 106.9FM, Wright State’s student-operated radio station, received a major broadcast equipment upgrade that will improve its on-air sound quality and expand hands-on learning opportunities for students. Continue reading
Moments that matter: Wright State’s spring 2026 commencement in photos
View a collection of images showcasing the joy and excitement of Wright State’s spring graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Continue reading
More than 1,650 students to graduate this spring across Wright State’s Dayton and Lake Campuses
984 bachelor’s degrees, 458 master’s degrees, 9 doctoral degrees awarded; associate degrees more than doubled
Wright State University will celebrate more than 1,650 graduates during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held April 30 through May 2 on the Dayton and Lake Campuses. Continue reading
A path shaped by service
Mitch Eiting ’09 will be honored as the 2026 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumnus Award during commencement
Mitch Eiting, who manages global philanthropy and corporate giving at Midmark Corporation, will be honored as the 2026 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumnus at commencement. Continue reading
Wright State to award honorary doctorate to publishing executive Kirk Davis at spring commencement
Kirk Davis, a former musical theatre student who led the nation’s largest newspaper company, will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters during Wright State’s commencement ceremony on May 2. Continue reading
Wright State students spot the finish line, celebrate Spring Semester’s end at April Craze
The 14th annual April Craze gave students a chance to let loose, dance, enjoy great food and enjoy that summer is right around the corner. Continue reading
